67-25 Special Exception at 307-321 Hill Street and 523-529 East Lasalle Avenue

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Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception -if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: The proposed use will not be injurious because The Yard is designed as a safe, family-friendly destination, operating within all applicable building, safety, and fire codes. The project will add lighting, security, and pedestrian-oriented features to improve the area's safety and accessibility. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The proposed use will not adversely affect adjacent areas or property values, because the redevelopment replaces underutilized parcels with attractive, well-programmed facilities that enhance the neighborhood and create synergies with existing businesses. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district, because the project introduces active, community-oriented uses that are compatible with existing commercial, cultural, and recreational activity in the East Bank neighborhood. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The proposed use is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, because it advances goals for redevelopment, improved public space, activation of the LINK Trail, and economic development through tourism and local engagement. It transforms underutilized parcels into a vibrant destination that connects people to place and to each other, directly advancing the plan's vision.